iPhone 16 Pro

Apple iPhone 16 Pro in Kenya

The iPhone 16 Pro will be launched in September 2024 alongside the iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 and 16 Pro. Pre-orders will begin on September 09, 2024, and the devices will be made available on September 20, 2024. It will possibly land in Kenya in November 2024.  The iPhone 16 Pro Max will be available at City hub at Ksh.230,000 for the 128GB and Ksh.260,000 for the 256GB

It features a 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR display, offering vibrant colors and sharp details. The iPhone 16 Pro includes an all-new camera system with enhanced controls, promising better photo and video quality. The titanium design is built with a Grade 5 titanium design, making it both strong and lightweight. It is powered by the A18 Pro chip, which ensures smooth performance and efficiency. Improved internal design allows for better heat dissipation, leading to up to 20% better sustained performance compared to the iPhone 15 Pro.

Apple Intelligence

• Built into your iPhone to help you write, express yourself, and get things done effortlessly. It draws on your personal context without allowing anyone else to access your personal data — not even Apple. It transforms how you communicate using intelligent Writing Tools that can proofread your text, rewrite different versions until the tone and wording are just right and summarize selected text with a tap. Writing Tools are available nearly everywhere you write, including third-party apps.
• Write with intelligent new tools, everywhere words matter. Apple Intelligence powers new Writing Tools, which help you find just the right words virtually everywhere you write. With enhanced language capabilities, you can summarize an entire lecture in seconds, get the short version of a long group thread, and minimize unnecessary distractions with prioritized notifications.
• Delightful images created just for you.
  Apple Intelligence enables delightful new ways to express yourself visually. Create fun, original images and brand-new Gen Moji that are truly personal to you. Turn a rough sketch into a related image that complements your notes with Image Wand. And make a custom memory movie based on the description you provide.
• The start of a new era for Siri.
  Siri draws on Apple Intelligence for all-new superpowers. With an all-new design, richer language understanding, and the ability to type to Siri whenever it’s convenient for you, communicating with Siri is more natural than ever. Equipped with awareness of your personal context, the ability to take action in and across apps, and product knowledge about your devices’ features and settings, Siri will be able to assist you like never before.
• Great powers come with great privacy.
  Apple Intelligence is designed to protect your privacy at every step. It’s integrated into the core of your iPhone, iPad, and Mac through on-device processing. So it’s aware of your personal information without collecting your personal information. And with groundbreaking Private Cloud Compute, Apple Intelligence can draw on larger server-based models, running on Apple silicon, to handle more complex requests for you while protecting your privacy.

Design

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro boasts a premium build with several notable features. The titanium frame is constructed with a Grade 5 titanium frame, which is both strong and lightweight, enhancing durability without adding extra weight. The front is protected by Ceramic Shield, which is tougher than any smartphone glass, providing excellent resistance to drops and scratches. The back of the phone features a matte glass finish, giving it a sleek and sophisticated look while also being resistant to fingerprints.

It has an IP68 rating, meaning it can withstand dust and be submerged in water up to 6 meters for 30 minutes. These design elements not only make the iPhone 16 Pro aesthetically pleasing but also ensure it is robust and durable.

It has USB-C connectivity, which can enable faster charging and data transfer, and compatibility with other devices.

iPhone 16 Pro is available in four colors: Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, Desert Titanium

• Dimensions: 149.6 x 71.5 x 8.3 mm (5.89 x 2.81 x 0.33 in)
• Weight: 199 g (7.02 oz)
• Build: Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), titanium frame (grade 5)

Display

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro features a stunning display with several key enhancements. It has a 6.3-inch OLED display with a resolution of 2622 x 1206 pixels. The display can reach up to 2,000 nits of peak brightness, ensuring excellent visibility even in bright sunlight. It supports a 120Hz refresh rate, providing smooth scrolling and a more responsive touch experience. This feature allows you to see important information at a glance without fully waking the screen.

These improvements make the iPhone 16 Pro’s display one of the best in the market, perfect for everything from watching videos to playing games.

Apple is using Border Reduction Structure (BRS) technology for some of the iPhone 16 models, which is expected to result in slimmer bezel sizes. BRS allows for a more compact and efficient layout of the circuitry under the display, allowing for thinner bezels without impacting display performance.

• Type: LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM)
• Size: 6.3 inches, 97.2 cm² (~90.9% screen-to-body ratio)
• Resolution: 1206 x 2622 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~458 ppi density)
• Protection: Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen)

Camera

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro comes with several impressive camera upgrades. A 48MP Fusion main camera with a faster quad-pixel sensor, enabling 4K video recording at 120 fps in Dolby Vision. A new 48MP Ultra-Wide camera for higher-resolution photography, including macro shots. A 5x optical zoom telephoto camera, providing greater flexibility for capturing distant subjects.

High-quality slow-motion video support, with up to 4K at 120 fps. A new physical button for intuitive camera controls, allowing for quick access and adjustments.
These features make the iPhone 16 Pro’s camera system one of the most advanced on the market, perfect for both casual photography and professional use.

Main Camera:

• Triple: 48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28″, 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS

:12 MP, f/2.8, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.06″, 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 5x optical zoom

: 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 0.7µm, PDAF

: TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)

• Features: Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
• Video: 4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo sound rec.

Selfie Camera:

• Single: 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6″, PDAF, OIS

:SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)

• Features: HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec.
• Video: 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS

Platform

The iPhone 16 Pro is powered by the A18 Pro chip, which is built on a 3-nanometer process. This chip offers significant improvements in performance and efficiency, making it ideal for demanding tasks and high-end gaming. It runs on iOS 18, which introduces new features and enhancements, including improved AI capabilities and better integration with other Apple devices.

The platform includes advanced AI features, such as real-time visual search and enhanced Siri capabilities. It supports 5G connectivity, Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth 5.3, ensuring fast and reliable connections. These components make the iPhone 16 Pro a robust and versatile device, capable of handling a wide range of tasks with ease

• OS: iOS 18
• Chipset: Apple A18 Pro (3 nm)
• CPU: Hexa-core
• GPU: Apple GPU (6-core graphics)

Battery and Charging

It has a 27-hour battery, which is an improvement over the 3,274mAh battery in the iPhone 15 Pro. This increase, combined with the efficiency of the A18 Pro chip, results in up to 10% longer battery life. The iPhone 16 Pro supports faster charging, allowing you to get more power in less time.

• Type: Li-Ion, non-removable
• Charging: Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min (advertised); 25W wireless (MagSafe); 15W wireless (Qi2); 4.5W reverse wired

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro offers several enhancements in charging capabilities. The iPhone 16 Pro supports MagSafe charging up to 25W, which is an improvement over the previous 15W limit1. This allows for faster wireless charging when using a compatible MagSafe charger. With a 30W or higher adapter, you can achieve up to 50% charge in just 30 minutes. This is particularly useful for quickly topping up your battery when you’re in a hurry.

The iPhone 16 Pro has transitioned to USB-C for wired charging, supporting fast charging with a 20W or higher adapter. It also supports Qi2 wireless charging up to 15W, providing flexibility with various wireless charging pads.

Security and identification

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro includes several advanced security features to protect your data and privacy:

• Face ID: Enhanced Face ID technology for secure and convenient authentication.
• Secure Enclave: A dedicated security chip that encrypts and protects sensitive data like your Face ID information and Apple Pay transactions.
• iOS 18 Security: Running on iOS 18, the iPhone 16 Pro benefits from the latest security updates and privacy features, including improved app permissions and real-time threat detection.
• End-to-End Encryption: Messages, FaceTime calls, and iCloud data are protected with end-to-end encryption, ensuring that only you and the person you’re communicating with can access the information.
• Apple Intelligence: Integrates advanced AI to detect and mitigate potential security threats in real-time